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“ ” Although Mrs. Lilly was controlled - by many spirits, for about three months DOCTOR LASCELLES FOR “ ” no Dr. Lascelles took control, but the raps came as usual. When he did control, after that AND AGAINST period, much to our amazement, he spoke in an entirely different manner to “ ” the rest of her guides. Truth issued a challenge last week. a long spell of newspaper work in He spoke in the manner of a cul- Referring to the “ City of Prayer,” for which donations are the tropics. tured gentleman, although the medium being solicited by “ Dr. Lascelles,” it said of him, “ Dr. Lascelles Two of the most eminent physicians was far from cultured. never had his nameon the medical register ; if he ever existed in Harley Street said that I could not There was anger in his speech as he at all he was a quack.” hope for recovery unless I took a holi- mercilessly berated Mr. Simpson for day for twelve months. enriching himself at the expense of the “ ” Truth also referred to the the seance room, where the medium An acquaintance suggested that I sick and suffering and the poor. “pretty heavy fees ” charged. | was treating a lady for cancer. He should consult Mr. Simpson. I went, Questioning him on his identity, he Last week, we asked readers was in normal condition throughout. entirely sceptical, and, after a talk told me he was merely a healer on the of the to send Whilst treating me for ear trouble, with “ Dr. Lascelles,” remained earth, and was continuing his mission us their experiences of healing I realized at once that the medium sceptical. in spirit; that he had suffered for his “Dr. Lascelles.” We possessed great magnetic power. His Nevertheless, the fact remains, that principles when on the earth, and was by give ” treatment certainly gave a small tem- my health almost immediately began called the u little doctor —hence the a selection from some of the “ porary benefit to my ailment, but I to improve. After three months’ heal- Dr. Lascelles.” letters received. ! In the meantime, Mr. Simpson claimed to be still controlled a ” by spirit “ A HEALER’S STORY calling himself “ Dr. Lascelles.” As a “ healer,” taught by “ Dr. Both mediums make exaggerated Lascelles,” you may not care to pub- claims for cures and very conveniently lish my letter. If you do, may I say forget their miserable failures; of that I was led to take up healing by course, they would spoil the picture. the study of results? Both are admirable business people “ Dr. Lascelles ” disclaims omni- and rake in the shekels with the bless- science, so 100 per cent, of cures can- ings of Christ—a real case of religion not be expected. in the service of mammon. At “ The Seekers ” statistics are People who have been fleeced have kept, and can be given to serious come to me and have berated both enquirers. healers. Only the other day, I came As in the allegations against John across one who was handled by both, Myers, there are two sides to the story and he was in exactly the same con- of the visit of Sir A. Lane and his dition as when I first saw him. friend. In due fairness to Mrs. Lilly, it may Next, as to fees : treatment is never be said that she at least gave a good refused on account of poverty, and in show for the money—a good talk-feast, some cases travelling expenses of poor and, once in a while, a little phenomena patients have been paid by “ The to the phenomena-hunters—an auto- Seekers.” suggestive psychological performance, In most cases a charge is made for so that the patients usually got their an interview with “ Dr. Lascelles,” and money’s worth. why not? The fees are less than one Spirit Picture. Normal Picture. All they got from Mr. Simpson was pays to a West End physician. “ a few automatic spasms and a few “ The extra is an excellent likeness of my father,” says F. T. Gade, Why ” should spiritual healing be of Bristol. “He passed I have never met John Myers words of learned medical bunk. free to over in 1887. those who can afford to pay? and I am not a Spiritualist. I am unknown to anyone connected with It would be unfair on my part if I Plenty of patients from whom I do that movement.” did not mention that at least one case not wish to take fees insist on paying This extra appeared on a Myers photo taken at a public meeting at cured by Mrs. Lilly stood out as a something as a thank-offering. Victoria a few weeks ago. remarkable case of spirit-healing sur- Most mediums of whom I have gery that of Queenie C. Lask, who heard, charge substantia] fees for their had still to meet that elusive doctor. ing treatment, which was given with- was cured of ulcerated legs. She is services, from visitors who can afford However, I left a generous donation out any demand being made for pay- now in perfect condition, although her them, and few object. with the “ secretary,” and on my next ment, I was restored to normal health. legs were in a terrible state. The allegations made in “ Truth ” visit had no difficulty whatever. Francis Sandwitti. The photograph of “ Dr. a Lascelles,” paper known to be absolutely I was ushered in immediately, and taken by William Hope, of Crewe, is ” material in outlook—are no more a charming conversation commenced TWO “ DR. LASCELLES” an exact replica of the spirit photo- serious “ graph than those made against other between the medium, his secretary and The truth about Dr. Lascelles ” is, which Mrs. Lilly is supposed to Are so very serious? myself until I suddenly realized that have taken, a few years back. ” that he is not the doctor Lascelles “ ” Mr. Simpson ~ has said always I was being skilfully pumped as Mr. Davis, of Lewisham, was the that claims him to be. this name is not his earth name. to my Spiritualist connections. “ ” sitter. No doubt many others will t ls The whole Dr. Lascelles business Lie message that matters, not the When I became uncommunicative, well-organized vouch for the accuracy of my statement. “ savours of a scheme to name. the doctor came through.” His It is our duty to expose fraud our Beyond carry on healing fraud under the cover in that, there is the one-sided remarks were worthless. of a popular spirit name. movement, wherever it appears. version of a visit of a well-known sur- I received no on (Prof.) Frank geon, treatment this For over five years, I had the privi- Gibson. and the statement that fees are occasion and came away disappointed, charged lege of reporting the cases that came : not so very serious, it it ? my contribution being very much Lilly’s spirit “ ” “ Country before Mrs. doctor, who A WAITING LIST Healer.” smaller. claimed to be the genuine “ next Dr. Las- Recently, I went to 29 My and final visit resulted in celles.” He stated his reason for leav- Queen’s Gate after five attempts the secretary informing me that the to consult Mr. Simpson. After the “ ” ing Mr. Simpson was, that he was had decided case service I felt very came “ doctor that my idea doubtful about the into contact with Dr. “ healing, not with the of rendering ” was one for absent treatment,” and control, but decided to ascelles when he was first intro- service to the Spiritualist movement, see Mr. Simp- that it was not necessary to see me son before expressing an opinion. Uc . to the British and the but merely to enrich himself at its I x public, again. was told it would be impossible Perience still puzzles me. expense. to see I reeollect the medium telling me, him before the end of January as ,my first visit I had some diffi- The trouble with the Spiritualist there at our final sitting, that Conan Doyle was a waiting-list, and the - , . 'V lll Setting past the front door, movement is that we tolerate too much consulting O | at fee was two f had been the place for hours that —even guineas. no appointment, “ ” the charlatan and fraud going VtoWe day, but that the doctor had re- I should then be passed on to the j j ver, I got inside, was intro- to some length to sing his praises cect solutely declined to manifest. healers for treatment. I went over to the me(jium an(j fixed an through advertising stunts in the a Now, why should so 29 and 33. The are PPomtment. he have been Spiritualist press. surroundings discourteous to poor Sir Arthur? indeed beautiful, but this On keeping it, I was told that it had It was I who introduced Mrs. Lilly question of I came to a reluctant conclusion that fees is certainly not in keeping. “ ma ,°., t('ly not been and “ ” to Mr. Simpson, at whose home we r booked, Doctor Lascelles has a warm I was told Dr. Lascelles practised vail again.” wel- were invited to sit for development. come for all who can afford to reward in Harley Street seventy-two years n t! IC oeea sion, after waiting I mention this in order to throw “ ago. for his medium in a generous but ” Mills. -9, on g manner, on (Mrs.) E. mprl time, I learned that the light the Dr. Lascelles mystery. IUm that those unfortunate patients who “ ” Was 00 and pro- tWmat exhausted to see me cannot very much Dr. Lascelles controlled contribute are rele- help Lilly develop THE FIRST VOLUME OF evening. “ mised to Mrs. her gated to the colder regions of absent [ I went a fourth time, physical powers. He also saw in her THE PSYCHIC NEWS. 1 treatment.” i success, for I was informed great i fjja "; I may be wrong, indeed I hope so, healing powers. An Ideal e n fr°l had locked the We were told that our own circle, Christmas Gift hied’lllm 9 but— W. B. for Spiritualists. Wm UP the seance room, had held in Mrs. Lilly’s home, would end in 6ll Bev, and declined the same manner as in the Simpson Six Months’ History of relpQ to HEALTH IMPROVED nntil 1 ™ S °* the circle—five raps being given as a signal . Premises I have read your article about to stop. This proved correct. “ HANDSOMELY A? 1 disheartened? No! Yet C. A. Simpson and The Seekers.” Mrs. Lilly, who was a good clair- BOUND. appointment was Three I “ post free. See page 5. at ir c made and, years ago, suffered from a voyant, claimed to have seen Dr. 8/6 lR ” fifth attempt, I got as far as very severe nervous breakdown due to ' Lascelles present at the circle.